How to use the Disney Apps with Genie+ and My Disney Genie Day

If you're not a fan of using your phone to access everything, be prepared to be very disappointed while visiting a Disney Park. 

Their apps for both Disneyland and Disney World will have you heavily relying on them for a successful day at the parks. You use the app to control all of your dining reservations, and general play-by-play of what your day will look like based on the rides you reserve through Genie+ or a la carte by selecting LL that are available at an additional cost per ride. It will also offer you suggestions under your tip board for what to do throughout the day based on wait times or what's nearby. 

It can be a bit tricky at the beginning but I promise it gets easier over time. To start you'll be wondering why you need Genie+, and what is the purpose of purchasing it. While it's not the only way to access Lightning Lane attractions, It is the only way to ensure you get on the rides you want without having to wait in seriously long lines. When you purchase Genie+ you can gain access to use Lightening Lane entrances and save time waiting in line. On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using Lightning Lane entrances, if the first selection is made early in the day. Lightning Lanes can save you up to 3 or more hours of waiting in line a day! 

You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane entrance once per day. If you’d like to experience an attraction again or see a certain show again within the same day, you are welcome to use the regular standby line.

How much does Genie+ Cost?
Disney Genie+ service may be purchased for $15 plus tax (USD) per person per day.

How to Purchase Disney Genie+ Service:

1. Make sure you have a valid Disney theme park ticket and your Disney Park Pass reservation.
2. From the main menu in the My Disney Experience mobile app, select “My Disney Genie Day”.
3. Select the “My Day” tab, then tap “Get Disney Genie+ for Today”.

What Are the Rules?

• Same day and same park valid admission is necessary
• Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selections can only be made one at a time. You must redeem an existing Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selection or wait 2 hours—whatever comes first—before making another Lightning Lane entrance selection through the Disney Genie+ service. Please note: the 2-hour wait to make another selection begins when the park opens, even if you made your first booking at 7:00 AM.
• All attractions and experiences are subject to availability.
• Guests may be able to purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of their park visit and make their first Disney Genie+ selection for Lightning Lane entry starting at 7:00AM.

Disney Genie+ service, attractions, and experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection. Price, terms, and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.

Please Remember: To enter a theme park, both a valid admission and theme park reservation for the same park and same date are required. Parks and park reservations are limited, subject to capacity and availability, and specific dates or parks are not guaranteed.

This is the difference between Genie+ Lightning Lanes vs. Individual Lightning Lane Entrances

Individual Lightning Lanes are an additional purchase. You don't have to purchase Genie + to purchase a Lightning Lane. You are limited to 2 Individual Lightning Lane experiences. Genie + offers up to 3 Lightning Lane attractions per day.

Here are the Lightening Lanes available per Disney Park: 

Disneyland Genie+ and Individual Lightening Lane

Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Autopia
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Haunted Mansion
• Indiana Jones^TM Adventure
• “it's a small world”
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Disney's California Adventure Lightning Lanes

Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Radiator Springs Racers
• WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Goofy's Sky School
• Grizzly River Run
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
• Incredicoaster
• Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
• Soarin' Around the World
• Toy Story Midway Mania!

*Please note that attractions may vary by date, are subject to change, and may not be available at all on the day of the visit or at the time that you are making a selection. Availability can change throughout the day. To learn about any closures or long-term refurbishments, please view details about the attraction on our website or mobile app.

Be sure to check out my blog post recapping the MUST DOS while visiting a Disneyland Park!

Disney World Theme Parks Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes